Location
Vincennes, Indiana
Quick overview
Support the classroom teacher in creating a safe, engaging, and language-rich learning environment for children, including those with special needs. Assist with daily activities, personal care, hygiene, and classroom maintenance to ensure children thrive with dignity.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent and the ability to pass a state-required physical. Candidates must hold CPR/First Aid certification and demonstrate a commitment to supporting children with special needs.
Job description
Description
Job Description
Job Title: Teacher Assistant Supervisor Teacher Department: Children’s Services FLSA Status: Hourly Teacher Assistant (Children’s Services) — Make a Difference in Every Moment Do you have a heart for helping children thrive—especially children with special needs—and enjoy being part of a supportive classroom team? As a Teacher Assistant, you’ll work side-by-side with the classroom Teacher to create a language-rich, developmentally appropriate, safe, and engaging learning environment where children can learn, play, and grow with dignity and respect. This role is ideal for someone who is dependable, caring, alert, and ready to jump in wherever needed—because in a great classroom, every moment matters. What You’ll Do (Essential Duties) Support the classroom curriculum by assisting with daily learning activities, play, socialization, routines, and transitions. Help maintain a developmentally appropriate, language-rich classroom by organizing materials, setting up learning spaces, and supporting active engagement. Provide close supervision at all times, keeping children within sight and sound and ensuring attendance tracking is accurate and present. Assist with meals and snacks, including sanitizing tables, helping children serve food, supporting feeding when needed, modeling table manners, and helping the room reset after meals. Support children with personal care and hygiene, including hand/face washing, diapering, potty training, nose wiping/blowing, and dressing as needed. Complete paperwork and documentation as directed. Perform cleaning and classroom upkeep duties as assigned. Follow all policies, procedures, and work instructions, and contribute to continuous quality improvement goals. Participate in staff meetings, in-service trainings, and serve on committees as assigned. Take on other duties as needed to support children, families, and the team. What You’ll Need A genuine commitment to supporting children and families with special needs in a respectful, dignified way Ability to communicate concerns promptly and professionally with the Teacher, Director, and team Strong reliability, teamwork, and a calm, attentive presence Schedule flexibility: additional hours as needed are mandatory Why This Role Matters You’ll help create a classroom where children feel safe, supported, and encouraged—and where families know their child is cared for with respect and purpose.
Requirements
Education and/or Experience
High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
Certifications/Licenses/Registrations: CPR/First Aid Ability to pass state required physical
